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Security is on everyone’s minds lately, and most would love to add security cameras around their house. The one drawback to adding these security cameras is either price for wireless or experience for wired. Most wireless cameras are quite expensive, like Nest Cam, Netgear’s Arlo, and others. …

Negotiations are difficult by nature. Managing negotiations between 195 countries in order to arrive at a legally binding agreement, on the other hand, is nearly impossible. This was the problem that United Nations officials faced over two weeks at this month’s climate-change summit in Paris. To …

It’s not a secret that pushy, aggressive, and inappropriate people in an office—also known as toxic employees—are a drain on both a company’s resources and its morale.<p>How much so? Behold the exact cost of a toxic employee, according to a Nov. 16working paper from Harvard Business School. The paper, …

Every gentleman should know how to dress and how to drink, says Derrick Turner, head bartender at Harding's, an upscale restaurant and bar in New York City.<p>Keep things simple and classy by making -- or ordering -- one of a few signature drinks, advises Turner.<p>The first is an Old Fashioned. It's …

Love hanging out at your corner bar on a Friday night? You might have to kiss that ritual goodbye.<p>In the last 10 years, more than 10,000 neighborhood bars around the country have shut down.<p>In 2014, there were 59,555 neighborhood bars in the U.S., compared to 71,864 in 2004, according to a new …

Six books that will make you smarter, faster, and more effective than anyone else you know.<p>Some of the most successful people I've met have possessed certain talents and abilities so out of the ordinary that they seem almost superhuman.<p>For example, I had a boss who was a human lie detector. We'd go …

Meeting strangers is a necessary part of everyday life. Fortunately, there are a few tricks you can use to make strangers like you instantly. Here are seven!<p>Meeting strangers is a necessary part of everyday life. In our careers, we're introduced to strangers as new clients and new coworkers. At …

Nearly 23 percent of Americans worked from home in 2014, according to a recent Bureau of Labor Statistics survey. If you’re one of the lucky few that enjoys the ability to work from anywhere you like, the following tools will help keep you productive -- no matter where you are:<p>1. Basecamp<p>Even on …

Need something to spark a bit of creativity this week? How about a super clever hack for Amazon’s $5, single-purpose Dash buttons?<p>The Dash buttons were originally meant to serve as a quick way to reorder household goods you order often (Order a lot of laundry detergent? Stick a Dash button on your …

Simple phrases, confidently uttered; confidence gained.<p>What's the difference between knowing what you're doing and the separate (but also quite useful) attribute of <i>looking</i> as if you know what you're doing?<p>We've explored this recently, when I wrote about the time I was on an airplane with a pilot …

Now that summer is in full swing, air conditioners are a necessity — and one YouTuber is showing the world how to build one that operates using solar energy for under $50.<p>A video from YouTuber desertsun02, a DIY solar power projects channel, is making the rounds on Facebook this morning and has …

<i>Ending a work relationship needn’t be complicated or traumatic. It can be done in a sane and respectful way if a clean framework is set up at hiring time.</i><p>In an Aug. 2012 Monday Note titled “The HR-Less Performance Review,” I described a sane, humane way for an employer to conduct the dreaded …

Director of Marketing at Emma, Inc.<p>Opinions expressed by <i>Entrepreneur</i> contributors are their own.<p>Scientists have conducted research for years to unlock the secrets of the human mind -- and more and more marketers are starting to take notice. Here, four ways you can incorporate the latest study …

Even if you never cook, you'll definitely want to grab a bottle.<p>Contrary to popular belief, vinegar—apple cider vinegar, to be exact—may not help you lose weight. But it <i>can</i> help you step up your beauty routine. This multi-tasking ingredient can be used to prevent acne and make nail polish last …

Entrepreneur, business advisor and online-marketing professional<p>Opinions expressed by <i>Entrepreneur</i> contributors are their own.<p>In 2014, podcasts have resurfaced as a fantastic learning and marketing tool. Podcasts allow experts to bring a variety of ideas and perspectives to the table - plus their …

Google engineer Chade-Meng Tan claims he has the secret to a contented, stress-free life. David G Allan tried out his happiness advice and looked at the science – does it work?<p>Deep inside the global tech behemoth Google sits an engineer with an unusual job description: to make people happier and …

The leap from feature phones to smartphones didn’t happen overnight. Slowly but steadily, our phones grew smarter and smarter until they’d become capable enough that we could fulfil most of our computing needs on these pocket-sized devices. The onset of powerful third-party apps spurred that …

You won't hear the best presenters utter these phrases.<p><i>"Words, of course, are the most powerful drug used by humanity."</i> <i>--Rudyard Kipling</i><p>"As speakers and presenters in the business world, we use words every day to close deals, gain funding, earn trust, win approval, and further our cause," says …

Many of the books are 20th century classics or recent bestsellers — the oldest book on the list is Jane Austen's 1813 masterpiece "Pride and Prejudice." It also spans multiple genres, with adult fiction, nonfiction, children's, and young adult novels such as "The Hunger Games" and "Harry Potter" …

Author and Online Business Consultant<p>Opinions expressed by <i>Entrepreneur</i> contributors are their own.<p><i>In his book</i> Ultimate Guide to Optimizing Your Website<i>, SEO and online marketing expert Jon Rognerud shows you how to build a high-performance website and get top ranking on all search engines. In this</i> …

If you want to get the most out of your time and money in Twitter, then take it to the next level with these nine strategies.<p>Best Selling Author, CEO and Founder of Fuel Online<p>Opinions expressed by <i>Entrepreneur</i> contributors are their own.<p><i>In his book</i> Tweet Naked<i>, online marketing expert and social</i> …

Serial entrepreneur, mentor, advisor and co-founder of YoungEntrepreneur.com<p>Opinions expressed by <i>Entrepreneur</i> contributors are their own.<p>Every entrepreneur knows time is valuable, but are you maximizing those idle minutes to your advantage? You know the time you are stuck somewhere waiting – be it …